Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federally funded program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in the United States. In fiscal year 2021, SNAP provided benefits to an average of 41.5 million people each month. SNAP benefits helped to lift 3.1 million people out of poverty, including 1.2 million children.
